Special thanks to Taft summer associate Tanner Wilburn for his significant contributions to this post.
On July 12, 2024, the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) was published in the EU Official Journal.
This comprehensive legislation establishes the first risk-based regulatory framework for AI systems, with far-reaching implications for businesses using AI. The AI
The U.S. is cracking down on data sharing and export with foreign countries. A clear example of the United States’ position is seen in Executive Order 14117 (EO 14117) issued by President Biden on February 28, 2024.
Just past midnight on May 11, 2024, the Vermont legislature passed the Vermont Data Privacy Act (VDPA). VDPA, if signed by Governor Phil Scott, will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will make Vermont the 18th state to establish consumer privacy rights in the same vein as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Although